Deputy Chief Medical Officer - Site-based - Sunderland, UK
hace 3 días
Sunderland
About the Role Do you have excellent leadership/management skills? Have you got experience in the running of an operational occupational medicine service? If so, we may have the perfect opportunity for you here at EDF as a Deputy Chief Medical Officer! The Opportunity As the Deputy Chief Medical Officer here at EDF, you will act as a strategic partner to the Chief Medical Officer, providing support and leadership in their absence, managing delegated operational responsibilities, and ensuring continuity of services. This includes oversight of day-to-day clinical operations, case management, compliance with governance standards, and implementation of strategic initiatives, while escalating issues of strategic significance to senior management. What you’ll be doing • Own and undertake clinical assessments and fitness-for-work evaluations, including managing complex cases, ensuring outcomes align with organisational standards., • Provide leadership in Occupational Health Physician services across EDF sites, driving consistent, high-quality clinical support and managing weekly travel schedules., • Deliver and take accountability for Appointed Doctor services under the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017, ensuring compliance across all EDF sites., • Develop, own, and implement Occupational Health (OH) strategies aligned to the Company Business Plan, ensuring successful execution across the organisation., • Lead clinical governance initiatives , monitoring performance and ensuring the highest quality of OH delivery., • Champion and oversee the medical reporting officer functions, including review of drug and alcohol test results across the fleet., • Ensure operational readiness by managing availability for the on-call physician rota across the fleet., • Direct the development and maintenance of OH policies, procedures, and KPIs, ensuring they are current, effective, and fit for purpose., • Drive and deliver all OHP services to Company OH functions, taking accountability for cross-cover arrangements and operational continuity., • Lead the training, development, and mentorship of EDF clinical staff, fostering professional growth and best practice adoption., • Oversee legislative and regulatory compliance , proactively monitoring changes and implementing required updates to maintain service excellence., • Provide actionable health data to demonstrate compliance and inform HR, safety, and management decisions., • Identify, resolve, and prevent areas of non-compliance across OH services, ensuring accountability at all levels., • Own CPD management and knowledge-sharing initiatives , ensuring staff meet professional development requirements and implement best practice., • Lead and optimise medical IT systems to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness., • Direct OH recruitment and team management , building capability and accountability across the Occupational Health function., • Represent and influence the Health and Wellbeing leadership team, contributing to the design and delivery of the company’s wellbeing strategy., • A Member or a Fellow of the Faculty of Occupational Medicine, • Able to hold security clearance, • Appointable under IRR 17, • Hold a valid Uk Drivers Licence, • Able to travel regularly for work, • Extensive experience in clinical leadership, with a proven ability to manage complex cases in safety-critical and regulated industries. You provide vision and professional leadership to medical staff, consistently promoting excellence in clinical practice., • You have a strong track record in service development, driving innovation and encouraging medical colleagues to engage in research and education. You also contribute strategically to the development of organisational objectives, including the provision of services and the achievement of performance targets., • Your leadership extends to clinical governance, where you oversee initiatives that safeguard patient safety and ensure the highest standards of care. You deputise for the Chief Medical Officer (CMO), representing them at board level and in other senior forums, making informed decisions on clinical matters. You work collaboratively with other senior leaders, including other CMOs, to deliver organisational goals. Success is personal. It's your journey, powered by us. Join us and we'll help Britain achieve Net Zero together.